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Two Sides of Christ's Rule
Commentators explain that the harsh imagery of the "rod of iron" is directed only at rebellious enemies who oppose God's kingdom. This severe judgment is not a contradiction of Christ's gentle, shepherd-like care for His own people. As one scholar notes, a just king must protect the obedient while punishing the wicked, and Christ's reign is perfectly just.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 2:9
18th Century
Theologian
Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron - This evidently refers to your enemies, for it cannot be supposed that he would wield suc…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 2:9
19th Century
Bishop
Thou shalt break.—The Septuagint translated, thou shalt pasture them, understanding by the rod (Hebrew, shevet),…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 2:9–10
19th Century
Preacher
You shall break them with a rod of iron; you shall dash them in pieces, like a potter's vessel. Be wise now therefore, O you kings: be instruct…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 2:9
16th Century
Theologian
This is expressly stated to teach us that Christ is furnished with power to reign even over those who are averse to his authority and refuse to obe…
John Gill
On Psalms 2:9
17th Century
Pastor
You shall break them with a rod of iron
Not his inheritance and possession among the Gentiles, the chosen ones given…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 2:7–9
17th Century
Minister
The kingdom of the Messiah is founded upon an eternal decree of God the Father. Our Lord Jesus often referred to this as that by which He governed …